This book was a chore to read, which is a shame because it could have been a great book due to its subject matter (Warren Buffet, one of the greatest investors ever). Unfortunately, the author's presentation is dry and dull, and the information detailed within is not as useful as it should be -- I had hoped to see more detailed discussions of the process by which Buffet makes his investments. My expectations for this book were high and they were dashed.
Instead of reading this book, I would seek out and read Warren Buffet's own writings, as well as articles about him and his investments in magazines such as Business Week. Doing this will give you a rounded picture of "The Warren… Read more
Peter Lynch was a very successful mutual fund manager before he retired, and in this book, he outlines his methods at a level the average investor can understand.
Of course, this book doesn't tell the whole story of how Lynch was so successful, but it distills the essentials into an easy-to-understand, easy-to-apply presentation. This doesn't mean that investing is easy, but that Lynch makes his ideas accessible to people without MBA degrees.
What I really like about this book is that Lynch warns you about the risks inherent in investing, a point that few books of this sort bother making. If you are at all interested in investing, read this book. I've read it and I apply Lynch's… Read more
...then why is he telling you about it in this book, and not out there making money in the markets? Questions aside, O'Neil outlines the system he uses to select stocks in a very accessible, easy-to-understand manner. Like any system, it has its strengths and weaknesses and should not be viewed as a guaranteed ticket to instant wealth.
If you are new to stock analysis, this book will give you an introduction to what makes stock prices go up (and down). I liked it because it was interesting to see what system he used and what kind of success he had with it. I have no problems recommending this book but it shouldn't be the only book on investing that you read.
